For some, favorite Indian food is characterized by mouth-watering dishes in thick gravies while others associate their favorite Indian food experience in an Indian restaurant with strong spices that provoke tears. The truth is that the Indian cuisine is full of contradictions and trying to draw a picture of a favorite Indian food is hard. While the cuisine in the south is primarily vegetarian and not very spicy, the cuisine in the north is richer in flavors and spice. But here are a few must-try’s:
Butter Chicken Murgh Makhani is chicken that is marinated in yogurt and spices and then roasted. It is served in a sauce made of tomatoes and butter. A good variation of Butter Chicken is the Chicken Tikka Masala.
Mutton Rogan Josh is a Kashmiri dish with goat meat served in thick gravy. This dish is traditionally very spicy.
Daal Makhani is a vegetarian Northern Indian dish made of black lentils and kidney beans. It is a truly regional dish being also part of the cuisine of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Shahi Paneer is a flavorsome vegetarian meal made of Paneer (cottage cheese). It is covered with mild and creamy gravy and also contains dry fruits like cashews and raisins that give it a twist.
Malai Kofta is made of veggie balls that usually consist of potatoes, carrots, peas and corn, soaked into a delicious tomato sauce.
Masala Dosa is a typical south Indian dish and is traditionally served on a banana leaf. It is like a big salty pancake stuffed with potatoes and mild spices. It is usually accompanied by coconut chutney and sambhar on the side.
Naan is the traditional Indian bread which resembles pizza bread but only better. It is a good addition to all dishes with gravy.
Aloo Parantha is Indian bread stuffed with potatoes and usually eaten with pickles and yogurt on the side.
Samosa is another regional treat that is served as a snack. Filled with a spicy mixture of potatoes, peas and occasionally other vegetables, it is perfect company for a nice hot cup of tea (chai).
You are now well informed and ready to order your favorite Indian food the next time you go to India or go to another Indian restaurant anywhere in the world.
Best Favorite Indian Food Recipe Books
From Mom With Love . . .: A Complete Guide to Indian Cooking and Entertaining
5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices
Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick & Easy Indian Cooking
Everything You Need To Know About Spices And Herbs
Wooow… Lovely…..
The Big Indian Store gave me spices.
You gave me recipes..
Will try out soon.
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